At the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Tacoma, Washington, 14 different administrative law judges (ALJ) conduct Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) hearings. Currently, in Tacoma, the average wait time for a SSI or SSD hearing is 14.0 months. The average case processing time in Tacoma is 474 days.The Tacoma average for winning a SSI or SSD disibility hearing is 51%. Click on the name of one of the ALJs below to see detailed information about their hearing results. This information for the Tacoma ODAR office was last updated on 9/7/2016.

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Judge Gary Elliott should be depended, disbarred and thrown in jail. On my social security denial he decided that the testimony of my licensed Psychiatrist carried "little weight" because my Psychiatrist agreed with me. He totally disregarded the fact that I was having panic attacks, vomiting and getting diarrhea on the way to work because my anxiety was so bad. He implied that somehow I just made up the arthritis in my back, but x-rays don't lie. He does not believe that people with anxiety and depression can get substantially worse over the years. I used to be able to function somewhat at work but with much difficulty but stopped working because of panic attacks, crying, difficulty breathing, talking too fast, getting in trouble for behavior bring socially inappropriate

Such a professional and trustworthy personality, you'll never meet someone who has a better sense of modesty and moderation. Someone with a life mission to fulfill, limitless to the growth and possibilities of what God has in store for another person.

I agree with VB, this judge should be investigated and taken off the bench. He belittles a person to the point that they would like to die. He hates veterans and could care less about their mental status. I will be writing my local senator about this judge and also have a appointment with DAV to file bias actions against him....if your a veteran and get this judge, do everything you can to not go before him!!

If the rating could go negative this guy would be at a negative 100000000. He does not care or take anything into consideration and is just plain unfair. For someone that wants to work but cannot do to their disabilities and just because of age, gets denied..... I have a lot more to put on here but won't because it will just be a lot of nasty stuff and turn to threats.... So all I am going to say is..... WOW!!!! .....*$mh.

Judge duncun was very understanding about my back hip and knee problems he was fair understanding and ruled in my favor I was late getting there and had gone to wrong social security building he understood thank god for this judge

Judge Mauer is a tough taskmaster. It is my experience that no mistakes by attorneys or representatives will be overlooked or excuses accepted. This is a good thing. She is very tough on such matters, and I am a more cautious, careful representative because of it. I have not appeared in her court in some time, but I found her case decisions spot-on.

What a day, anxiety was high and emotional is an understatement. Mr. Blanton was truly understanding and gave me time to compose myself after the tears, anxiety and emotional outburst. He was very understanding and patient with me. I wait to hear my decision via mail but I felt he was very fair and had compassion.

Judge Kim was actually filling in for another judge and I am glad. He was very nice and did not make me feel anxious or uncomfortable at all. My hearing only took 20 minutes and he gave me a favorable decision right there.

DO NOT believe the negative comments about this JUDGE. He is fair, patient, and does a thorough job. As for not ever approving African Americans, that is a lie, as sure as I am breathing now. Stop the nonsense and gets Your facts together.

This is my personal opinion of Cynthia D. Rosa Administrative Law Judge at the Tacoma ODAR. She is not honest, is not fair or impartial and needs to be bared from practicing law. It is my opinion she will change the facts in a case for the purpose of her ALJ decision. This is not fair to the other hard working ALJ's working at the Tacoma office that are fair, honest and do a very good job. Everyone that has had or believes that she has acted improper or biased need to report her for investigation.Claimants and their advocates or representatives may file a complaint against an ALJ if they
believe the ALJ was biased or engaged in improper conduct.Individuals may
submit written complaints to the Office of the Chief ALJ as well as regional
offices RO) and hearing offices.ODAR receives complaints through a variety of other means, including the Appeals Council(AC),the Social Security administration’s(SSA) National 800 Telephone Number Network, the Office of the Inspector General’s(OIG) Hotline, and members of Congress on behalf of
their constituents. According to SSA policy, ODAR will review, investigate, and respond to each public complaint against an ALJ. The Division of Quality
Service DQS),within ODAR’s Office of Executive Operations and Human Resources
reviews and resolves these complaints with the assistance of ODAR’s RO staff, as appropriate. Only state the facts and list how the judge was impartial or biiased. It does not good to complain unless you take the effort to report the conduct. It will be tracked and may help other claimants.

COMPLETE NIGHTMARE OF A JUDGE. Did NOT take into account much if any of the testimony of myself and my attorney. She conveniently overlooked over TWO DOZENS documented issues and statements. She even went so far as to dismiss the occupational expert's final testimony that I am NOT able to hold ANY job in the US job market. I was medically retired from the Army and the VA rated me 100% disabled for PTSD and I'm considered housebound, which basically means I can't leave the house without having panic attacks. What does it take to get approved?

CAN YOU HELP ME IVE TRIED AND TRIED TO WORK I KEEP INJURYING MY BODY ALL MY DOCTORS ASK ME WHY IM NOT GETTING MY SSDI!!! I TELL THEM SS SENDS ME TO THERE PUPPET DOCTORS WICH TOTALLY DISMISS WHAT THE TOTAL COCENUSS OF MY DOCTORS. THE LAST SSDI DOCTOR I WAS SENT WOILD NOT LET MY DUAGHTER IN TO WITTNESS THE EXAM. THE SSDI DOCTOR TO HURT ME TWICE THE FIRST TIME I TOLD NO DONOT HURT ME AGAN "TOUGHEN UP" HE SAID (SSDI DOCTOR)HE HURT ME AGAN I GOT UP AND STARTED TO WALK OUT AND TOLD THE DOCTOR ITS BETTER I LEAVE THAN TO HURT YOU AND I LEFT I REPORTED THIS TO SSDI NOTHING WAS DONE NO FALLOW UP OR ANYTHING.
MY QUALITY OF LIFE WITH NO ACTIVETY POOR ENOUGH. MY LAST DENILE WAS A BUNCH JIBBEROUS!!!!!! IF THERE IS ANY GOOD LEFT IN THIS PLEASE HELP

Hello I had a disability hearing with Judge Gene Duncan about my epilepsy and seizure disorder.Judge Duncan was very fair and understanding about my condition. I thank god Judge Duncan was my judge and to all that have a Real disability Judge Duncan will listen. Thank you. Diondrae Slaughter

I had the misfortune of being at a hearing in front of this judge. Her decision was plain and simple a hatchet job. Judges are supposed to be impartial but clearly this word does not exist in her vocabulary. She should be removed from being a judge. She is the most pathetic judge I have ever been exposed to and I have been to many different courts in many different venues. She should be removed from the BAR!

I would like to thank Judge Mark Kim as he looked thoroughly through my case and seen how I was with my medical issues, and favored it. The Judge I had before him in my video conferencing did not look into my medical he only looked at my work history and then sent to appeals, I was have to admit I was scared going into this courtroom.
THANK YOU JUDGE MARK KIM

Another thing about this incompetent judge: She asked me about my PTSD. I said, "Well, it's fear and --" she CUT ME OFF. I told her I do better in therapy with a Christian pastor or therapist,and she twisted my words. She badgered me. She put me down. This woman has NO compassion. Again, I was told by Disability that I was get an "impartial" judge. I was even going to ask for just "supplemental" disability, but she wants me to go AGAIN to "their" psychs. just to be told "nothing's wrong with her." They are PAID to say nothing is wrong with me!
I have cut my arms when I get depressed She saw PICTURES of my bloody arms! I even TOLD her at the end of the hearing that I "don't want to be like this. I WISH I could go put on my nice suits and kick butt and work, but I can't!" She just tsked her tongue and walked away. There is something wrong with this woman!! When I was working and an attorney would get verbally abusive, I had panic attacks,and one time the ambulance and cops had to come to the deposition! She accused me of not taking my meds, which is a flat-out lie! I even talked to the doctor who's treating me after the hearing and he said he didn't say that. Whatever! She's so nasty and just doesn't give a crap!

I thought that this judge was a very caring and considerate person. He was extremely thorough in his line of questioning. I do not know the outcome of my case yet but I am hoping that I will be approved.

The judge started out in a negative mood that shadowed the hearing. While I was approved, he removed 2 years off of my disability claim. The two years removed were the years that my Bipolar visor made it impossible for me to function. 2-4 days I could not get out of bed, days my husband stayed home from work because he was worried I would kill myself. The only conclusion I have is that This judge does not consider mental illness to be a real disease that can affect people's lives. From my work as an ER nurse, From working the Thurston Shooting, To raising a son diagnosed with Bipolar disorder at 13, and having to have him taken to the ER in police restraints because his violent outburst broke his father's nose and sprained my arm, I think I am very qualified to say that Bipolar disorder is a disease that is just as debilitating if not more that all of the blown out disc's in my back.
Thank you for listening.

I had some overwhelming anxiety without a doubt! And I did think to look at this man I thought he looks very conservative!! And in fact was a little intimidating to talk to and by the book!I can say he is probably one of the best judges in Portland even with a somewhat high denial rate!He is smart and Listens......and I was scared to death even though my attorney said things went great:)until I got the letter I was on pins and needles.........But the truth always prevails! I won my case and I think Judge Grace is a very good Judge and Human!

The more "desirable" comments left below were obviously fabricated, most likely by Judge Gilbert himself. I've worked in close proximity to Mr. Gilbert on many occasions, and can attest to the fact that he is no longer competent enough to perform his duties. I feel bad for him but he is currently a danger to the community and should be evaluated immediately. If you're certain you've enough evidence for a favorable decision, I recommend contacting the Appeals Council directly upon receiving a denial from Judge Gilbert. They are aware of his conduct.

Hi,
I want to say that the judge my mother had on 8/1/2014 was a blessing. Finally someone listened, and heard the cries of my mothers pain of all that has happened to her in life. Her anxiety,depression,PTSD,Abuse,and other health issues. My NANA went with her that day, and they just prayed for farines, being on the negative that was being said about judges not caring. Well my mother said the judge, and the staff treated them well, and that was a shock for her. My mother told me the judge listened to her, and showed he was a human being with care. My mother just prayed,and gave it to God. She said the lord knows the truth, and will be on her side. Her verse Psalms 7 she just kept saying it. My sister, and I feel a little better going off to college know. My mother wants to thank Judge Gary Elliott and staff for letting her speak, and her approval. She will never be the same, but a least this part of the system showed her they care about mental illness. The lord is watching over her, and my NaNa and PaPa. She is worried because she has to do another review in 2 yrs. Just keeps that anxiety on her. We understand.
Thank you Judge Gary Elliott for hearing my mother.
Daughters, Love... Mom RGK Psalms 102

Helping my mother with paper work. We needed location for address. She came across of some scary reviews that people wrote. They wasn't treated fairly, and was judge by them not caring. We came across one that said that one of the judges did care. To see her go in to anxiety attack again scared me. She has been a fighter all her life, and worked hard. My mom is not the same. We lost her years ago. She always kept putting the strong face on. My sister, and grandparents would hear her cry at night, and break down. I'm praying that the Judge is honest, and fair. My mother has been through a lot with sickness, and other health issues for years. This VA scandal with high ups not protecting people, and helping is sad. They end up hurting people, and they die. Mental illness is serious, anxiety, PTSD, Depression, being abuse, and other chronic medical issues. My mother worked hard in life, and did everything right. What happened to her in life still hunts her. People deserve their disability. Nobody understands until you have the issues. Mental issues is serious. My mom covered hers up for years when bad was being doing to her for us. Until you have a panic attack, anxiety, depression or see it happens to your love one. It's hard.
God Bless, Have not seen judge yet. We are going by the good reviews my nana, and I read.
For my mother Psalms 7 her verse

Good luck with her! She's an absolute witch and is by far the most unreasonable ALJ in the entire country. She will do all she can to antagonize your client and criticize everyone at the hearing, including the vocational expert and the hearing reporter. She is a nightmare to work with and ODAR would do well to get rid of her.

He was very understanding and nice. Allowed me to enter the court room with my husband and got straight to the point so we were not in there for ever. Almost like he took his time reviewing the case file before hand and already had his decision made.

This judge saved a life on Wednesday. She undertook an extensive review of a huge paper file, conducted a thorough and difficult hearing and helped everyone in the room better understand this very troubled and injured person who told me in tears after the hearing that the benefits were her last hope. She saved a life on Wednesday.

Just wanted to say that after reading all the negative stuff about judge Hyatt, I was terrified to go to hearing. Anyway, the first hearing, my lawyer got us kicked of within five minutes, so the judge rescheduled me. My second hearing we had a snow storm and i was having a bad panic attack so i was late. Judge Hyatt could have easily dismissed my case for that but he didn't, he rescheduled me yet again. I went to this hearing and everything went well. He apologized for everything taking so long and was a very nice person. So i just want anyone who has a hearing with Judge Hyatt to please dont pay to much attention to the negative comments. He was very proffessional and helpful. If all those comments were true i dont't think he would be allowed to be a judge. Thank you Judge Hyatt for being patient with me and giving me the chance to have you hear my case.

So some one out there please post what a person can do to file a complaint about this judge ? He lied on over half my claim, now my points will be up in September and I'm told a revue would be 15 to 18 months out !! Its so unfair that people like this can lie so much about you knowing theres nothing you can do to them ! Its really sad !! I hope your proud of yourself treating sick people the way you do Gilbert !

Its really sad that these judges don't take more time to see just how bad a persons health really is. I had my hearing last October and just now got a letter. I've been trying to get on SSI disability for 4 years now. With letters from my doctors for the last 2 years. I have peripheral neuropathy from my nees down and in my wrists and hands. Copd, Asthma, sincopes, and type 2 diabetes uncontrollable. I take 22 pills a day ( 16 for pain alone ) 3 inhalors, 112 to 120 units of insulin a day. I can't sit or stand for very long without a lot of pain. Its hard to breath around a lot of things, I'm on oxygen at night for sleep apnea. First thing out of the judges mouth was I know your health is very bad that's why we don't have a doctor here with us today. But I'm sure there is some kind of job out there for you !! Well he kept me there for 2 hours trying to find a job for me with no luck. And now once again kicked aside from another worthless person ! I mean come on, if there is a job out there that will let me sit down and rest evry hour or two, pop my vicodin evry 4 hours, use my cane on bad days, Take your cape off, get your butt from behind that desk, and find me that job ! I worked my butt off all my life and my government took money from my pay check just in case I was to get sick like this to help me. So now I have to fight to pay my bills and put food on my table for my wife and me because YOU don't feel I'm to sick not to work now. Well its to bad I can't put your feet in my shoe's for a day to really see how I feel. I honestly feel that some one like you should not have the power you have to be able to abuse it the way you do. Good luck down the road because I'm a firm its going to come back to bite you in the butt !!!

THESE JUDGES BETTER THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE CONTINUING TO DENY VALID MENTAL HEALTH CASES SO QUICKLY THESE DAYS. THERE'S AN UNPRECEDENTED NEW AMOUNT OF UNSTABLE INDIVIDUALS ON THE NEWS EVERY NIGHT, FOR DOING SOMETHING HORRENDOUS BECAUSE OF THEIR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. MANY OF THEM WERE DENIED SSI. AS A CITIZEN WITH CHILDREN THIS WORRIES ME. WE AS A COMMUNITY NEED TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES ARE PLACED ON SSI, TREATED PROPERLY, THEN EXAMINED PERIODICALLY.

Reading through these comments it is very apparent that The Judge's page has been "spammed" with negative comments. This is probably the action of one Daniel A Bernath, a shady "attorney" who was denied clearance to practice state law by the Oregon Bar due to "low moral Character" while an attorney while a member of the California State Bar, due to failure to support his children, forging and cashing his clients checks without their knowledge and destroying his legal files. This same Bernath crashed his private plane due to him not putting gas in it, and is now trying to sue several companies for millions of dollars because " he wasn't informed" that the plane could have problems with little or no fuel.
He has published a long boring list of accomplishments that are emblellished or unverifible. He claims to be a 90% disabled PTSD from Vietnam, while his service consisted of being a photographer aboard a ship. He photo shopped his face on the picture of a Navy Chief Petty Officer and says he was made an "honorary CPO" when that title can only be given by the US Navy.
In summarizing I am posting this to simply ask that the people who want a review of Judge Hyatt disregard the negative posts by Bernath and his sock-puppets. A simple google search will link you to news articles that give a balanced account of the interaction between Bernath and Judge Hyatt.
As a side note I am also a retired veteran who draws a 100% VA pension and SSDI, so I understand the concerns of anyone going through the process.

Before my hearing last month, I made the mistake of coming on here and reading these reviews. My panic attacks started increasing the closer it got to my hearing date. After a childhood and life of being abused, I thought, I can't take one more person being cruel to me. I had a vision of a horrible person in my head. I was expecting the worse. I was shaking, scared of what I was about to have to talk about, and scared to death of this judge.
But yet he was kind to me. I felt like he was genuinely interested in what I had experienced as a kid, and what it has left me dealing with on a day to day basis. Not one time did he make me feel bad, belittle me or do anything that is stated here. The first words he said to me where, "I can see you are really nervous, and I want you to know it's going to be okay." I won't ever forget that he said that to me.
He did dig into my life big time, but I felt like he needed to, not only to understand me, but to understand what I have experienced and how it affects me each day. I honestly felt compassion from him, and maybe that's because I was horribly abused as a child, and he could connect with that somehow. I obviously don't know him personally, so I can only guess. But I had to come on here and say my piece, because I appreciated that he was kind to me. At one point, I broke down sobbing, and they even got me some water to drink.
My honest opinion/feeling is that Judge Gilbert's no nonsense approach may be misinterpreted as meanness. All I can say is that my personal experience with him, I did not see this mean person that everyone has talked about here. I experienced a judge who had taken the time to read my case, and find out who I was and what had happened to me as a kid. I appreciated that in itself.
I have not received my decision yet, and no matter what it is, I still stand by what my experience was. I also have a rule that I don't write bad reviews online about anyone. There's enough meanness in the world without me adding to it.

I waited from 1999 to 2011 to have my story finally heard, & when I received my paperwork I cried for over a week straight. She not only turned info about me into bold face lies, but also based my entire 12yr struggle on a Drs opinion that I saw one time! I've had to live in poverty, since my disease makes having kids a huge problem, but if I would have had them if be able to receive benefits. Me attending college & being misdiagnosed for 5yrs cost me everything. I think she's extremely unkind, uncaring, & doesn't take each case into consideration. She saw a young woman, who doesn't look disabled, & wrote up a denial letter that only the most heartless person could ever write. She's the reason I will remain w/out finances to even purchase my 8 meds monthly.

she is being investigated because she hasnt done her job properly since transferring. she really messed up my wifes life but we got it finally. shes dirty and just denied or dismisses everyone without caring

The judge made a point from the onset of the hearing to ensure comfortable and open dialogue. He researched our situation and respected our intentions for the hearing. He gave us a list of items he wished to see before he would make a final decision. His willingness to hold off on making a final determination until all fact were reviewed, ensured that his final determination was accurate and fair.

This judge very unfair very political he did nit like my attorney and he carried it through the whole trialnand in to my denial I ave seven out of nine qualifiers for social security but got denied I am now going higher up and file complaints against him he gets no stars

Judge means well, however, in the end he still has no control over disability. They don't care what he does or says. Federal judges have the final say, I don't think so. Very disappointed, his failure to stand his ground or hold his authority, whatever, cost us everything.

My Hearing was on 12/21/2012. The Court completely ignored medical records submitted after the Hearing (by extension of time) from a major stroke incident which would prove that the claim was within the time limits required and ignored extensive medical records from the Veterans Administration claiming that they did not receive them even though my attorney provided me with proof that not only were they sent, but also received by the office. The VA records show that the claimant has: Aortic Valve Disease, chronic PTSD (from the Vietnam war and from another source), Tachycardia, Sinus Nerve, Injury to the peroneal nerve, uncontrollable Hypertension, Inververtebral Disk Desease, Depressive Disorder, and is partially paralysed. Any one of these would result in a disability award except the Judge decided that he wanted to dwell of the Claimants recently deceased life partner of 32 years with questions about homosexual issues such as what illnesses my partner had. A detailed appeal was made to the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review and the claimant has requested a copy of the audio transcript however thus far they seem to be avoiding providing that to me. This tranascript is needed for a future Federal Lawsuit against the Social Security Administration as this current appeal is the last required stop before being permitted to file in the Court. Is there a personal Judge bias here or just how disabled do you need to be to claim?

Well, the good news about losing a case is that you have one more appeal then you get to cost the U.S. Government big money as you take your case to Federal Court. I would recomend that those doing so carefully review the transcript and also get an audio copy. If you can prove malice, you can get the sky's the limit money when you sue. I have known that some of these Judges disregard medical reports and statements without providing an opposing professional opinion. Nice kangeroo court tactic.

Dan R Hyatt, admin law judge attacks helpless lawyer on crutches.
Sworn declaration for Restraining Order issued against Dan R Hyatt.
During my hearing on March 31, 2010 the administrative law judge wore a black robe and sat elevated from me. The judge was Riley Atkins and he had curly black hair.
2. He said to my lawyer “this is a case only about whether or not the time period is up and extension. I rule that she is past that time and therefore I will rule against her. As that is the only thing we are here for I will not take evidence about her disability.”
3. My lawyer said, “Wait, let’s not go so fast. Let me see the Notice. I didn’t get a copy”
4. Atkins said, “You had the chance to look at it before. Did you make an appointment to come and see the file?”
5. My lawyer said, “No, let me look at it now.”
6. Atkins then handed it to my lawyer (by handing it first to the vocational expert).
7. After my lawyer read of the file and his long discussion with the judge my lawyer turned to me and said, “claimant…”
8. The judge interrupted my lawyer and said, “Show some decorum. Her name is Mrs. Johnston.” My lawyer said that he was making the record clear after the long discussion with the judge so the record would know that he has stopped talking to the judge and was now talking to me, the Claimant.
9. My lawyer read to himself, the Notice and my Request for Hearing before an ALJ. He then asked me some questions and then the ALJ interrupted him again to stop him before my lawyer could complete what he was doing.
10. My lawyer said that he was not “going to close any doors” and that he believed that because of my mental condition that there was “good cause” to extend any deadlines and to deem the Request for Hearing to be a new application at the very least. (That was what I believed I had been doing when I wrote the Request for a Hearing-requesting a new application).
11. My lawyer refused to give up any of my rights and demanded that I be approved to be back on disability today.
12. The judge said the case wasn’t “worked up” and some other things.
13. The judge then said to me, “madam you have to go to the field office and file a new application.”
14. My lawyer said, “She should take advice from her lawyer and not from the guy who is throwing her out of court.”
15. Atkins then said, “Ma’am you should file a new application in Beaverton…”
16. My lawyer then said “Don’t give my client legal advise. I’ve already instructed you on that once. It isn’t your role.”
17. At all times my lawyer acted calm, professional and civil. If he didn’t act that way then I would have had to flee him (because of my severe mental illness). My lawyer acted calm, quiet, professional and civil at all times and that was how I could attend the stressful hearing.
18. My lawyer was not loud or argumentative. He made his objection heard and then made it again as I expect a lawyer to do in a courtroom setting.
19. My lawyer at no time was threatening or intimidating.
20. I then went into the lobby of ODAR with my lawyer where my husband was sitting. My lawyer Daniel A. Bernath looked at my husband and I and said, “let’s get out of here and we’ll talk outside.”
21. Dan then led the way, holding his black cane/crutch in his right hand, pulling his big box of books with wheels with his right hand and wearing a homburg hat. He was looking very dashing.
22. Dan was leading. My husband was following him and I was following my husband when we turned the corner to the elevator lobby of the 4th floor.
23. I saw an old short man wearing a brown colored outfit in blue jeans with silver hair already inside an elevator. Except for him the elevator was empty.
24. When we approached the elevator to get in, the old man quickly ran forward from the back of the elevator and stood at the front of the elevator and shouted “No” “You’re not riding on that elevator” “No”!
25. The old man alone in the elevator was very belligerent and confrontational.
26. My lawyer did not enter the elevator because the old man blocked him.
27. My lawyer never said a word to the old man.
28. The man then bumped my lawyer with his chest.
29. I saw my lawyer kind-of step back from the force of the blow but my lawyer couldn’t back up because the wheels of the box stopped him and there was me and about 4 people trying to get on the elevator and they were right behind him.
30. The man then hit my lawyer a second time but this time with much more power and with his chest and his stomach this time.
31. My lawyer had to work to get his balance after being knocked off his feet.
32. The man then said “call the police. I want him arrested for assault. He just bumped me.”
33. My husband Roman Johnston said in a quiet voice, “no he didn’t. You bumped him.”
34. The man then got a very wild look on his face and was very aggressive and said to Roman, “what’s your name!”
35. The man alone in the elevator became even more aggressive and offensive. He had a very wild look in his eyes.
36. That was the only time my lawyer spoke and he gave legal advice to his client Roman and said, “Don’t answer that.”
37. The security guards came.
38. That man was taken around the corner away from us. I later found out that the old man’s name is Dan R. Hyatt.
39. At no time did my lawyer’s hands leave the box handle or his cane/crutch. At no time did his cane/crutch or box leave the floor. At no time did my lawyer come in contact with that man except when that man hit my lawyer with first his chest and then with his stomach and his chest to knock my lawyer on the floor or back. No part of my lawyer’s body entered the elevator. Dan R. Hyatt used his chest and stomach to repeatedly batter my lawyer who stood out in the hallway.
40. Hyatt didn’t want my lawyer in that elevator at all even though it was completely empty and even though there were 3 to 4 elevators on one side and 3 to 4 elevators on the other side of the hallway.
41. The security guards came and blocked us from leaving and my lawyer asked “am I under arrest” and they said “no but you can’t leave.” He said “then I’m leaving now” and tried to push the button for an elevator but they blocked him from leaving.
42. The federal police came and they roughly grabbed my lawyer’s hands behind him and put handcuffs on him. As they were leading him back to the Social Security Court with his hands tightly cuffed behind him I heard my lawyer say to them “on advice of counsel I have nothing to say.”
43. The federal police asked me if I saw what happened. They took my license information but didn’t write down what I was saying. There was a second policeman and when they confirmed that I had made a statement then said I could leave (but could not talk to my lawyer).
44. I haven’t left my house since that traumatic event in watching my lawyer get assaulted and battered and arrested nearly a week ago.
45. Seeing your lawyer get arrested is like seeing your Father get arrested and hauled away. I trust my lawyer and it was all extremely traumatic to me to see my lawyer get beaten and then get arrested and handcuffed and taken away to who-knows-where.
46. I am going to meet with my doctor so I can discuss the severe trauma I have suffered because I watched my lawyer get assaulted and battered by Hyatt and then arrested by 3 or 4 very large policemen.
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Elizabeth J
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Roman J (who witnessed all except for the courtroom events)

Allegation that Dan R. Hyatt
rules against claimants if he thinks their lawyers are "a*******",
rules against claimants if they don't have lawyers,
has "trouble with interracial couples",
masquerades as a US District Court Judge,
allegations that Dan R. Hyatt repeatedly lies,
involved in theft of US Government property,
allegation of criminal coercion and conspiracy
letter to Chief Judge regarding local social security "judge" Dan Hyatt and attorney Paula Martin. ALJ Hyatt goes off the record and says he will never approve claimant no matter what the medical evidence says. Oregonn State Bar member, attorney Paula Martin does nothing about this abuse of authority by Oregon State Bar member and "Judge" Dan Hyatt. Claimant goes off to commit suicide because of the abuse of authority by Dan Hyatt and cowardice of Oregon attorney Paula Martin. Read the complaint letter;
Daniel Bernath "my true representative"
Oregon attorney Paula Martin abused me.
click on letter to make it bigger
horribly abused by Oregon Bar Member and SSA judge Dan Hyatt. Gutless Paula Martin, "oh we don't want to upset him".
Paula M Martin
Marla Heikkala & Associates
PO Box 61749
Vancouver WA 98666
SSA ALJ Dan Hyatt in Vancouver sat under great seal fraudulently stating that he was a US District Court judge
"Judge" Hyatt says OFF THE RECORD that he will never rule in claimant's favor no matter what the evidence says.
Oregon attorney Paula Martin says and does NOTHING. click on letter to make it bigger
Client tries to state on the record that "judge" Dan Hyatt has just stated he will violate his oath of office but "judge" Dan Hyatt and Oregon attorney Paula Martin shut her up. "evidence didn't matter to 'judge' Hyatt and Paula Martin just let it happen."
Because of the abuse of power by 'judge" Dan Hyatt and malfeasance by Oregon attorney Paula Martin "I drove to the ocean...to kill myself" click on letter to make it bigger
Signature "sorry, I am still shaking) a year later.
Social Security "Judge" Dan Hyatt violated Social Security rules by stating, "you'll never win this case not matter what the evidence" OFF THE RECORD and not summarizing it on the record so the appeals court could read it. "Attorney" Paula Martin did not do her duty by insisting that "judge" Hyatt state on the record what he had just said and by not summarizing it on the record herself.

Hyatt said he will "never put you on disability no matter what the evidence says."
Hyatt said "I have trouble with interracial couples."
Hyatt attacked a lawyer on crutches.
Read it here: www.aspecialdayguide.com/shyster
Cartoon of Dan Hyatt attacking the lawyer on crutches: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN5ebDHHxJk

I have been before Judge Michael Gilbert 2 times. I found he I believe purposely went outside the guidelines of Law several times with regards to the scope of his questions. I don't know whether to believe the statistics. however my experience has not conformed to the numbers be represented. the time it took to get my case before this judge was extreme. my case was even delayed further because judge Gilbert stated he had a conflict in his scheduling. I am a disabled veteran on state pension. I have to tumors in my liver and blindness in my left eye as well as degenerative disc disease in all but 1 disc in my neck I was sole provider for my 3 girls when I was injured on the job in nursing. that was March of 2005. I have yet to receive my hearing information. the last of the hearings was held September 18th 2012. it is now the last day of January 2013. I had to sue the last judge I sure hope this time is different. this is the worst system I have ever been exposed to in government

Judge Gilbert is a hacket man; he does not follow the law. He is rude and insensitve. He acts as an advocate not as a judge. He is a prosecutor of anyone who believes he or she is disabled. He will tear you apart as a prosecutor and minimized any problem you may have. Every person appearing before him should contact their congressman and complain about his confusion. He prosecutes you for your impairments and highlights anything to destroy your credibility.

Judge Hyatt is the kindest ALJ I have ever met. He is truly a compassionate Judge who takes a wholistic approach when holding his hearings. He doesn't just deny or allow benefits he tries to make sure claimants needs are met emotionally, physically, medically, and mental health care! The hog wash others spread about Judge Hyatt is just lies spread by terrible attorneys who don't like his rulings!!

Judge Gilbert was not a "good Judge." and I am using the politically correct terms in order to keep my temper. He was very unethical in terms about asking in the beginning of the proceedings about my marriage falling apart and if that had anything to do with my mental state, who was getting custody of my daughter in which there was complications that obviously he was aware of that not I nor my attorney was aware that he knew of, and a CPS investigation concerning my now ex-husband that was involving my divorce that was completely separate from my medical portion of my procedings. I am a disabled veteran. I felt attacked in every way, shape, and form. I suffer from PTSD, brain lesions, asthma, a pseduotumor that has made me 80% disabled with individual unemployability through the VA. He asked about my "stressors" and when it was told to him about my events overseas, his comments were less than favorable - "Is that it???" I have been in school before getting diagnosed with my psuedotumor and because of a misdiagnosis of migraines in which are now combined with the pseudotumor to date. He over-analysed everything and even asked for extra things such as letters from my instructors concerning the provisions that they had given me in order to stay in school to graduate so I wouldn't incur a debt to the VA and be successfull in graduating. According to his extenuating notes, he stated that I appeared, "normal" as if that I am supposed to be in some sort of state when I have made provisions to get better when my sight was going to go and much worse, being a single parent with two children to care for. He questioned my integrity as a parent, a female and a veteran. After all of this, I was not surprised that he denied my social security benefits for being honest and putting me through the worst 90 minutes that no one should have to endure. If my opinion, Judge Gilbert is a sniper when it comes to compassion and I have every right to file a formal complaint for the injustice that he had put upon me. Not for just his findings, but for how his process is. And hopefully, with my complaint on record, no matter what, it may help towards not having someone else go through this for them or their family.

I must disagree with the prior poster. Judge Dantonio's opinions are well thought out and well reasoned. I rarely appeal her decisions as a result. Although I may not always agree with her decisions, the clients are treated fairly and I know that she will consider all of the evidence in an impartial manner.